Brad,
Thanks for reading and for your comment. There was another time I was walking to work. I was even younger and it was the Northwest side of Chicago. A pretty good neighborhood. Still a guy started slowing down his car and asked me if he could give me a lift. He said he recognized me from the store, (National Tea), but I just thanked him and went on my way. Then I saw him turn and get on the ramp for the expressway. I cringe to think of how that could have turned out. We have to trust our instincts. That’s for sure.

Shelley,
Thanks for reading and for your comments. I’m amazed at how God protects us. I think when we get to heaven he will pull back a veil and we will see how many other times he stepped in, that we’re not even aware of.

Such a sad testamentary to the ‘times’. It has become much worse with evidence that criminal behavior may yet increase more. Once I thought I was safe in this rural farming community; a few miles from the interstate and large cities until newspaper stories of homicide, drugs and criminal behavior read like a large city paper. Careful doesn’t work any longer, crime comes knocking on our door.

Thanks for reading my post. You’re right, this world has changed. Although I was recounting a story from MANY years ago, things are not much different. As you pointed out, even rural communities are not safe havens.

There is such a surreal feeling to events like this, yes? What has run through my mind in like circumstances is ‘this is not actually happening’ and other denials. It shakes you. So glad you weren’t hurt physically–I know many of us can relate to scarring close encounters. It will be interesting to one day see how many times our Lord literally sent His angels to protect his people in these sorts of situations.

Thanks for reading. I too, wonder how many other times we’ve been protected by God without knowing it. I know one day we’ll find that out. For now, I am thankful for his protection. Thanks for your comments.

Anne what a frightening experience, I try and teach my children some street smarts and observe people when we can, I believe we should always listen to that little voice inside our head, the one that screams RUN its a natural instinct that can save us from something horrific. You wrote this story so well it will stay in my mind for some time. A good warning for all woman to be aware of who is around us.

Anne, this story is awesome. I had so many experiences like that when I was young, maybe because when you are young and naive, you appear more vulnerable and attract predators. I can imagine how terrifying it must have been and I’m so glad it all came out alright.

It’s funny that you thought the story was awesome. I guess it is an age-related thing. I have a couple other ones and it’s probably related to my age. It does anger me to think there are people who take advantage of youth.